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If somebody has pitch black stool and acute pain in middle of stomach must they go to er immediately if they live 180km from a hospital?
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Black Stools: can indicate gastrointestinal bleeding, and should be evaluated in an emergency department due to the potential of severe hemorrhage and circulatory collapse. Hope this helps!
Answered 5/10/2018
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